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An incredible 2-day excursion to the Rebbe's Ohel & the Chassidic neighborhood of Crown Heights, New York! All in honor of the "Year of Hakhel" - gathering in unity. 

Have you ever been to Crown Heights? Seen the sights and sounds of Chabad's world headquarters? Prayed at the Ohel, the Rebbe's resting place?

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Rebbes House

Join us on the next Hakhel Excursion, Dec 8-10, Thurs to Sat night, for a trip to the Rebbe's Ohel and Crown Heights, New York, with your Bais Chana sisters. 

Why now?

This year is a "Year of Hakhel" - a year of gathering in unity to get inspired and energized. We're scheduling excursions once a month throughout the year so you can choose the time that works best for you.

Bais Chana Visits the Rebbe Together, Next:

Thurs to Sat night, Dec 8-10  |  Kislev 14-17

The coming Hakhel excursion is the perfect preparation for the "Rosh Hashana of Chassidus," the 19th of Kislev.

That's the day we celebrate the revolution of Chassidic teachings to reach and transform each one of us and the world, to bring Mashiach.

We'll learn: What exactly is Chassidus? What are the core ideas you need to know? And why are Chassidim so happy??

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See pics from our last Hakhel excursion.

Meet Your Hakhel Excursion Guides!

Rabbi Manis Friedman

Rabbi Manis Friedman

Itty Kay

Itty Kay

Hinda Leah3

Hinda Leah Sharfstein

Travel, Accommodations & Cost

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Travel into NY

Flying? Book your flight into JFK or LGA. Plan to arrive in Crown Heights on Thursday, December 8 by 4 pm. Depart any time on Sunday, December 11, depending on how much time you want to spend in Crown Heights.

To get from the airport to Crown Heights, a taxi is your best option (better than uber or lyft). To share a ride with another participant, contact us and we'll pair you up.

If you live within driving distance, be in touch with us for the address to use as your destination.

Accommodations

If you'd like to stay with a host family in Crown Heights to experience it the way the locals do, please contact us ASAP. There are a limited number of spots in private homes.

If you'd prefer to book a local hotel or airbnb, search in or close to area code 11213.

Cost

The December excursion includes all meals, classes, workshops and transportation from Crown Heights to the Ohel. You choose what to pay: $280, $360 or $540. When you click "Join our trip" you'll be directed to a payment form where you can make that payment.

The only additional costs to you are your transportation from the airport, and/or your hotel or airbnb, if you prefer those accommodations over home hospitality.

Need a payment plan? You're welcome to set that up when you sign up.

Have more questions? Email hindaleah @ baischana.org

Need a payment plan? You're welcome to set that up when you sign up.

Have more questions? Email hindaleah @ baischana.org

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Hakhel Excursion Schedule

Thurs, 14 Kislev - Dec 8

4:00 pm Welcome to Crown Heights!
4:30 pm Class with Itty Kay
5:30 pm Dinner at Mozzarella
7:30 pm "The Soul of Chassidus" with Sara Lieberman. Prepare for the Ohel and write your personal letter

Fri, 15 Kislev - Dec 9

8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Transportation to the Rebbe's Ohel
10:00 am Prayers and blessings at the Ohel
12:00 pm Lunch in Crown Heights
1:00 pm Visit neighborhood Judaica and bookshops
2:30 pm Prepare for Shabbos
4:10 pm Candlelighting at your host

5:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services

6:30 pm Kiddush and Dinner
8:00 pm Farbrengen

Shabbat, 16 Kislev - Dec 10

9:30 am Breakfast
10:30 am Chassidic "Maamar" with Itty Kay
11:30 am Shabbos Morning Davening
12:30 pm Kiddush and Lunch

2:30 pm Break

5:30 pm Havdala & Visit the Rebbe's Room, where personal audiences were held
7:00 pm Melava Malka Dinner

8:00 pm Program with Rabbi Manis Friedman

Sun, 16 Kislev - Dec 11

Explore Crown Heights - Judaica World, Elite Sterling, Betzalel Art Gallery, and more
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